EV Maintenance Tips
So, you made the switch to an electric vehicle. Good for you! EVs are the car of the future, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see at least 60 percent of all vehicles on the road being electric within the next 10-15 years.
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So, you made the switch to an electric vehicle. Good for you! EVs are the car of the future, and I wouldn’t be surprised to see at least 60 percent of all vehicles on the road being electric within the next 10-15 years.
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One of the big selling points of electric vehicles is that they require less maintenance than a typical gas engine. While the gas motor of a Hybrid vehicle does require about the same maintenance as a regular car, they have a few other needs.
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Besides being environmentally friendly, one of the big selling points about an EV or Hybrid vehicle is that the maintenance costs are substantially less and are not needed as frequently. This is because an EV eliminates over 24 or so mechanical components that a conventional car uses.
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I’m betting that when you were out shopping for your current EV or Hybrid vehicle, one of the last things on your mind was where you would find someone to maintain or repair the car. You probably assumed that you would have work done at the dealer, and that’s fine.
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You’ve probably seen hybrid vehicles everywhere you go. The Toyota Prius is probably the most well-known, but it seems like everyone is making a hybrid today, including Honda, Hyundai, Chevy, Ford, and Kia to name a few.
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Snow is melting, outside temperatures are rising, and spring flowers are starting to pop up. Nature is getting ready for the change of season. Have you thought about the changes your car, truck, or SUV will be going through too? Here's part one of our tips for spring and summer vehicle care.
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Here in upstate Illinois, we are well acquainted with slippery, messy driving conditions, and that all too common wintry mix that can make driving conditions extremely dangerous. While snow always makes driving treacherous, black ice is particularly dangerous.
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Anyone that has spends time on the roads is probably well aware of the danger posed by potholes and broken pavement. Left unrepaired, they can easily cause a tire to puncture, which can present multiple problems.
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Winter can be brutal on your car. In our area especially, drivers face snow storms, below-zero temperatures and pot holes -- conditions not conducive for healthy cars. Auto technicians say spring is a good time to wash away the winter sludge and tune up your ride. Here are five spring car maintenance tips to keep in mind.
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See if this sounds familiar: You're running late for work, but you think if you leave right now, you'll still be on time. Then you spot your windshield. It's covered in thick ice that will take at least 10 minutes to chip away. So much for making it to work on time.
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